A nurse called me today to let me know that my glucose was 'slightly elevated' at 166 (normal is 130 or less she said). So I do need to go for the full 3 hour glucose test.
They had a whole page of directions available to print right from their website (convenient). I scheduled for next Friday at the WakeMed in Clayton. And for the 3 days prior, I have to add an extra 150gs of carbs to my diet from their specific list of items. Then, I have to fast the evening before & morning of the test.
They start by taking a blood sample, then I'll drink the lovely glucose drink again. At 1, 2 & 3 hours following the drink, they will take more blood samples. My doc's instructions say to sit throughout the test, but the lab tech told me that was not necessary. She said a lot of women just go down to the WalMart in between the blood draws, lol.
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Me too! I still have to schedule the 3 hour test. I'm trying to think of reasons I can avoid it. :) We are due near the same time! Congrats and nice to meet you. LOL Hope your test goes well...
Thanks Cheryl Anne! Other than the time it takes, hopefully it won't be too bad! I'm just hoping for a good outcome on the test. Let me know how yours turns out, good luck.
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